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According to Navy officials , the MH-60R is the most capable multi-mission helicopter available in the world today . It is used for a variety of missions , including hunting and tracking enemy submarines , attacking enemy ships , search and rescue , drug interdiction , delivering supplies and supporting the Navy ’ s special operations forces .
BRIDGEVILLE VFD NEEDS YOU !
Men , women and junior firefighters are always needed for the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department . If you are interested in joining , call 412.221.1711 for information .
SCOTT TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS :
301 Lindsay Road , 412.429.5380 , scottlibrary . org
WEEKLY PROGRAMS Scottie ’ s Toddler Storytime Mondays , 10:15 a . m .
Children ages 2-3 ½ with a caregiver . Stories , movement , rhymes & song . No registration required .
Scottie ’ s Preschool Storytime Tuesdays , 10 a . m .; Wednesdays , 1 p . m . Children ages 3-6 with a caregiver . Stories , movement , songs and a craft . No registration required .
Scrabble & Games Club for Adults Tuesdays , 2 p . m .
All levels of Scrabble players are welcome to join in this weekly group .
SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS Library Card Sign-up Month
In honor of National Library Card Sign-up Month , we are encouraging all community members to get a free library card . During the month of September , any resident who registers for his / her first card will receive a free raffle ticket for his / her chance to win a gift card .
Love Your Library Campaign This September , libraries across Allegheny County are inviting residents to participate in a special fundraising collaboration to show support for their local library . The program encourages residents to show their library love by investing in their libraries .
Adult Color Time Friday , Sept . 8 ; Friday , Sept . 22 , 2 p . m . – 3 p . m .
Come relieve some tension and express your inner artist ! Supplies are provided .
Conversation Salon , Adults Monday , Sept . 11 , 1 p . m . – 3 p . m .
Join us for an informal , civil discussion about current events . All viewpoints are welcome ; the discourse is courteous .
Cooking Club , Adults Wednesday , Sept . 13 , 5:30 p . m . – 6:30 p . m .
Swap recipes , talk favorite foods , and make and taste a dish together . This month we will learn how to make pasta noodles from scratch . Please bring your favorite pasta recipe to swap . Register at www . scottlibrary . org , Calendar of Events , or call 412.429.5380 .
Lego Club , Ages 6-12 Wednesday , Sept . 20 , 6:30 p . m . – 7:30 p . m .
We ’ ll supply the Legos and theme , you supply the ideas !
Scott Writer ’ s Circle , Adults Thursday , Sept . 21 , 6 p . m . – 7 p . m .
The Circle is a read-and-critique group for writers with interest in any form of writing . All levels welcome . We will work on writing prompts together , read each other ’ s work , and offer writerly advice . Light snacks provided . Register at www . scottlibrary . org , Calendar of Events , or call 412.429.5380 .
Craft Fair Scott Township Municipal Building Saturday , Sept . 23 , 10 a . m . – 2 p . m .
The craft fair benefits your Scott Township Public Library . Join us for arts , Burgh Bites food truck , crafts , 50 / 50 , auction items , and more !
If you ’ d like more information about these topics , please call the library at 412.429.5380 .
COLLIER , SCOTT TOWNSHIP MARK ANOTHER YEAR AS BANNER COMMUNITIES County officials , including members of County Council and County Manager William D . McKain , CPA , announced that 51 municipalities have been designated as 2017 Banner Communities . The program , sponsored by the Allegheny League of Municipalities in cooperation with the county , recognizes communities committed to professional development , prudent fiscal management , transparency , accountability and proactive communications to engage community stakeholders . This is the fifth year of the program . Sixteen municipalities have been part of the Banner Community Program since its inception in 2012 . Those communities include Collier ,
Cranberry Township ( Butler County ), Etna , Hampton , Indiana , Leetsdale , McCandless , North Fayette , Ohio , Reserve , Richland , Ross , Sewickley , Upper St . Clair , Whitehall and Wilkins .
“ Local government officials are often our friends and neighbors , the person who coaches Little League or serves on the library board , or the parent of your child ’ s best friend . Because they are part of our community , they are accessible , engaged and responsive ,” said McKain . “ For these 51 municipalities , their officials have gone a step further by providing that their community is effective , efficient and accountable . As Banner Communities , they are the best of the best and are to be commended for all they do on behalf of residents .”
Another 30 municipalities received the Banner Community designation for multiple years including Baldwin Borough , Bethel Park , Brentwood , Butler Township ( Butler County ), Castle Shannon , Crescent , Dormont , East Deer , East McKeesport , Edgewood , Fox Chapel , Green Tree , Harrison , Kilbuck , Millvale , Mt . Lebanon , Munhall , North Versailles , O ’ Hara , Pine , Port Vue , Scott , Shaler , Sharpsburg , South Park , Tarentum , Verona , West Deer , West View and Wilkinsburg . The newest Banner Communities include Bellevue , Elizabeth Township , Jefferson Hills , Monroeville and Swissvale , all of which are celebrating their first year in the program .
THE CHRISTMAS ARK ADVENTURE
Date : Dec . 8 , Time : 6-8 p . m . & Dec . 9 , Times : 2-4 p . m . & 6-8 p . m . Where : Berean Fellowship Church 300 Rockfield Circle Scott Twp , PA 15243 FREE ADMISSION – 30-Minute Tours All aboard for the Christmas Ark Adventure ! Sail away with Noah and his wife as we travel back in time to hear the animals tell their story of the birth of Jesus . Hear eyewitness accounts from the shepherd ’ s sheep , the Magi ’ s camel , Joseph ’ s donkey and a gentle dove . Experience the joy of a live Nativity scene , make a Christmas necklace , decorate Christmas cookies and sip hot cocoa as we discover the heart of Christmas ! Family fun for all ages . Tours leave every 5-10 min . Admission is free . n
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